RANKED: The 25 Greatest Center-Backs In Soccer History

25. Diego Godin

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Diego Godin’s illustrious career was mostly spent with Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid. After nearly a decade of stellar performances and 275 appearances, Godin left behind a legacy at Atletico, having played a pivotal role in transforming their tactical, defensive-first approach and ultimately being crowned La Liga and Europa League champions. His departure signified the end of an era, leaving behind a void that will be hard to fill for the Madrid side. As of 2024, he came out of retirement to manage Uruguayan amateur side Porongos